---
type: "fabric"
name: "Tussore"
slug: "tussore"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "jacquard"
typical_fibers:
  - "Silk"
weight_gsm: "80–150 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/tussore"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:32:49.417139+00:00"
---

# Tussore

Tussore is a luxurious specialty silk fabric known for its unique texture and rich, earthy tones, often used in high-end garments and home textiles.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Jacquard
- **Typical Fibers**: Silk
- **Weight**: 80–150 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.3–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 114 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Tussore

Tussore silk, derived from wild silk moths, is characterized by its coarse texture and natural luster. The fabric is typically woven using jacquard techniques, allowing for intricate patterns and designs. Tussore is often appreciated for its breathability, moisture-wicking properties, and ability to drape beautifully, making it ideal for garments such as dresses, blouses, and scarves, as well as upscale home textiles.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 60
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 50

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 15 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 50 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 70
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: slightly coarse
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Mercerized
- Brushed
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Dresses
- Blouses
- Scarves
- Upholstery
- Home Textiles

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dresses & Blouses

Its natural sheen, earthy tones, and slightly textured hand make it a favored choice for elegant dresses and blouses. The fabric drapes gracefully while offering a distinctive rustic refinement that sets it apart from smoother silks in high-end fashion.

### Scarves & Wraps

Lightweight yet substantial, it lends itself beautifully to scarves and wraps, where its irregular slub texture and warm natural hues create visual depth. The breathable silk construction keeps wearers comfortable while delivering an effortlessly luxurious, artisanal aesthetic.

### Upholstery & Home Textiles

Its durability among silk varieties makes it well suited for upholstery, cushion covers, and decorative home textiles. The rich, muted tones and jacquard construction add sophisticated texture to interiors, elevating furniture and accent pieces with an understated, organic elegance.

## Care Instructions

Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water. Iron on low heat. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Iron Symbol
- Do Not Bleach

## Additional Information

Tussore silk is often favored for its eco-friendly production process, as it is harvested from wild silkworms that live on trees, making it a sustainable choice in the luxury fabric market.

- **Regional Names**: Tussah silk, Wild silk
- **Sourcing Regions**: India, China, Japan
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash/light, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- Silk

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